The strongest part of the story is Jane's excellent prose and execution of a fairy tale retelling. I actually searched Bluebeard on the internet to get the general plot (I thought it was about pirates before I did...), which may not have been a good idea. However, despite sort of knowing the outc...
I really enjoyed this novel, despite being well acquainted with the original “Bluebeard” tale. I happen to be a big fan of retellings but this novel went beyond the average retelling, providing both insight into the characters actions as well as fully developed personalities. I really loved the m...
Nothing was any more likely to happen to him this morning than at any other time. However, the early chores had never seemed to take so long.As I swept the kitchen, my thoughts about the soldier were confusing, changing from moment to moment. Was I anxious to see him to warn him? To bring him mor...
M. Bernard announced a few mornings later. “I must be gone a few weeks. As promised, you shall safeguard my keys.” He held out the iron ring and I took it, trying to hide my excitement. It was weightier than I had expected. “Are you ready for such a ‘heavy’ responsibility?” he asked with laughter...